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We can’t overlook the hardships of our L.I. neighbors

When I first came to the Herald in January to cover Long Beach, I took in what most others see — the fine beaches, the beautiful boardwalk, the tony restaurants on Park Avenue and the cool, funky bars on the West End. But the coronavirus peeled back the layers fast . . . more

By James Bernstein | 12/10/20

Former U.S. Sen. Alfonse D’Amato checked into the hospital Friday after feeling ill last week.

Former Sen. D’Amato said to be recovering from Covid at St. Francis Hospital

Former U.S. Senator Alfonse D’Amato, who rose from the Hempstead town council to become a U.S. senator from New York and one of the most powerful political figures in the country, has been … more

By James Bernstein | 11/23/20

D.A. issues scathing report on L.B. payout scandal

When he was City of Long Beach manager from 2012 to 2018, Jack Schnirman, now Nassau County’s comptroller, allowed millions of dollars in “improper payments” for accrued sick and … more

By Scott Brinton and Jim Bernstein | 9/30/20

Recent laws endanger the police and public

Policing is a community service provided by a paramilitary organization. There are about 800,000 police officers across the U.S., and regardless of color or creed, we are all blue. more

By Brian Wells | 8/21/20

Members of the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency and Engel Burman heard both sides of the Superblock proposal.

Tax abatement is front and center at Long Beach Superblock hearing

There weren’t the huge crowds some had expected when Nassau County economic development officials held a hearing Wednesday night on the largest building proposal in Long Beach in … more

By James Bernstein | 8/19/20

A map, posted on the National Weather Service website Monday morning, showing the potential for flash flooding throughout the Northeast during Tropical Storm Isaias.

Long Beach awaits a date with Tropical Storm Isaias

City of Long Beach officials said beaches will be closed Tuesday, drains are being emptied of excess water, dunes are being fortified, the regular Tuesday night meeting of the City Council … more

By James Bernstein and Scott Brinton | 8/3/20

Young people: Cut out the big gatherings

About a thousand people — most young people — gathered on the beach in Long Beach on July 18, in clear violation of the state’s current ban . . . more

7/31/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, center, with members of the new "shark patrol."

Town of Hempstead introduces “Shark Patrol” after several shark sightings at beaches

After multiple shark sighting on the south shore, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin unveiled a new “Jet Ski” personal watercraft and deployed a team of lifeguards on a Bay Constable boat to … more

7/31/20

Camp Anchor has had two positive cases of Covid-19 as of Friday.

Two Covid cases confirmed at Camp Anchor

The Town of Hempstead Friday confirmed that two cases of coronavirus have been discovered at Camp Anchor in Lido Beach, a facility that provides activities for developmentally-disabled adults. A … more

By James Bernstein | 7/31/20

The State Health Department reported 22 cases of Covid-19 at the Long Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in April.

State finds 1.7K undisclosed deaths at nursing homes, many in Nassau

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office reported Tuesday that more than 1,700 previously undisclosed deaths occurred at nursing homes and adult care facilities, many of them in Nassau and New York City … more

By James Bernstein | 5/5/20

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